WestJet Link
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| Founded | November 24, 2017 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 21, 2018[1] | ||||||
| Ceased operations | October 26, 2024 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | WestJet Rewards | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 8 | ||||||
| Parent company | WestJet | ||||||
| Headquarters | Calgary,Alberta,Canada | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
WestJet Linkis abrand nameunder whichPacific Coastal Airlinesoperates feeder flights forWestJet.Service was originally planned to commence March 7, 2018, but was delayed until June 21, 2018.[2]The brand was created to primarily connect smaller cities inwestern Canadawith WestJet's domestichubsatCalgary International AirportandVancouver International Airport[3]and stimulate air travel in smaller markets.[1]On May 13, 2024,WestJetannounced that the brand would cease operation in the fall of 2024 and all operations would be transferred to theWestJet Encorebrand.[4]
Destinations
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WestJet Link connects the WestJet mainline service with 9 Destinations inBritish ColumbiaandAlberta.All flights operate into or out ofCalgary International AirportorVancouver International Airport.[3]
Operators and fleet
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All WestJet Link flights are operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seatSaab 340aircraft. Only the first two WestJet Link aircraft display the word 'Link' on the livery, the rest use the standard WestJet colours.[11]As of September 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines had 5 Saab 340s painted and operating for WestJet Link.
| Airline | IATA service | ICAO code | Callsign | Aircraft | In service | Passengers |
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| Pacific Coastal Airlines[12] | 8P | PCO | PASCO | Saab 340 | 5 | 34 |
| Total | 5 |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ab"WestJet Link officially takes flight, connecting Lethbridge with major hubs".Global News.RetrievedOctober 13,2018.
- ^"WestJet Link launch delayed".newswire.ca.January 31, 2018.RetrievedOctober 1,2020.
- ^abcde"WestJet introduces WestJet Link".westjet2.mediaroom.com.WestJet.November 24, 2017.RetrievedNovember 25,2017.
- ^"WestJet transitions WestJet Link routes to WestJet Encore for fall 2024"(Press release). WestJet.RetrievedMay 13,2024.
- ^"WestJet Celebrates 10th Anniversary".cnrp.ccnmatthews.com(Press release). WestJet. February 28, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon January 19, 2013.RetrievedOctober 14,2012.
- ^"WestJet Link grounds its Lloydminster Link Service".My Lloydminster Now. December 14, 2023.RetrievedApril 15,2024.
- ^"The Comox Valley Airport welcomes WestJet Link and an enhanced summer schedule".June 29, 2021.
- ^"Direct Flighhts".WestJet. March 18, 2022.RetrievedMarch 18,2022.
- ^"WestJet reconnecting routes across British Columbia".
- ^"WestJet Link giving Cranbrook another hub option".westjet.mediaroom.com(Press release). WestJet. August 12, 2019.RetrievedAugust 13,2019.
- ^"The Avgeek - First Aircraft for WestJet Link Spotted in Vancouver".theavgeek.net.
- ^"Pacific Coastal Airlines starts WestJet Link operations".World Airline News.June 20, 2018.RetrievedJune 22,2018.